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Rowett said: “If there’s one signing you want to make to get you out of the Championship Benik is that kind of player.

“He’s an excellent character and at 25 he has bags of potential but has already shown what he’s all about by scoring a lot of goals. He fits the profile of how I want to play in terms of pace, athleticism, flexibility and he certainly has an eye for a goal.”

“The club have worked incredibly hard to make the signings of Benik and Etebo happen and I think it shows how quickly we want to hit the ground running and the type of players we want to bring to the club. Getting those two in the building is a fantastic start.”

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Rowett is getting busy re-shaping his squad after moving from Derby County and has already sanctioned the exits of Kevin Wimmer, to Hannover, and Ramadan Sobhi, to Huddersfield.

Chief Executive Tony Scholes added: “Benik’s pedigree speaks for itself and he’s joining us at a time when he’s full of confidence having played a key role in helping Wolves secure promotion to the Premier League.

“He will be an excellent addition to our squad as we look to secure a return to the Premier League as soon as possible.”

I want goals says new boy Benik

Jack's the lad to sell Potters to new guy...

Benik Afobe has revealed that new team-mate Jack Butland was influential in his decision to join Stoke City. He told the club website...

Jack’s a good guy and he’s said nothing but great things about the Club. Jack and I go back to our days playing together for England at youth level and I had a chat with him once I became aware of Stoke City’s interest. He told me about the fanbase, about the facilities here and the squad itself and my main aim now is to do well for Stoke City.